Be an EatSmart Restaurant
How to become an EatSmart Restaurant?
A participating restaurant shall hold a Business Registration Certificate and/or other permit(s) or licence(s) relating to its business as required under the Laws of Hong Kong, comply with the terms and conditions of the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign (ESR Star+ Campaign) set out in the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Guidebook and provide “EatSmart Dishes” in accordance with the relevant nutritional criteria.

A newly enrolled restaurant can start as a One-star EatSmart Restaurant (ESR) by offering at least five “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes on a daily basis.

To become a Two-star ESR, a restaurant is required to offer at least five “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes and “3 Less” dishes on a daily basis, and nominate two staff members to attend a briefing session and pass the assessment. All existing ESRs, therefore, will automatically become Two-star ESRs. If a restaurant offers at least five “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes as well as “EatSmart Promotion” on a daily basis, it can also become a Two-star ESR.

A restaurant can become a Three-star ESR if it offers “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes and “3 Less” dishes as well as the “EatSmart Promotion” on a daily basis.

All ESRs shall display the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Decal at a prominent location, use the “EatSmart Dishes” menu jackets or put the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Logos on the main menu or table information cards.
“EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Decal

Enrolment process


Enrolment is free of charge. Please see the table below for details:
Enrolment Form
Newly Enrolled Restaurant
Step 1 A pre-arranged visit by the Secretariat
  • The restaurant provides the Business Registration Certificate and/or other permit(s) or licence(s) for checking
  • The restaurant fills in the enrolment form
  • The Secretariat briefs the person-in charge and staff about the new Campaign and discusses ways to comply with the new requirements
Step 2 Becoming a One-star/Two-star ESR (“More Fruit and Vegetables” Green Star or “More Fruit and Vegetables” Green Star“EatSmart Promotion” Yellow Star)
  • The restaurant immediately receives publicity materials, e.g. decals and menu cards
  • The restaurant makes optimal use of publicity materials to facilitate customers’ selection of “EatSmart Dishes” by, for example, displaying the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Decal at a prominent location, using the “EatSmart Dishes” menu jackets and putting the logos of “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes “More Fruit and Vegetables” Logo and/or “EatSmart Promotion” “EatSmart Promotion” Logo on the main menu or table information cards
Step 3 Becoming a Three-star ESR “More Fruit and Vegetables” Green Star“3 Less” Red Star“EatSmart Promotion” Yellow Star
  • The restaurant nominates at least two staff members to attend the briefing session and pass the assessment
  • The restaurant offers at least five “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes “More Fruit and Vegetables” Logo and “3 Less” dishes “3 Less” Logo on a daily basis
  • The restaurant makes a daily promotional offer available for a “More Fruit and Vegetables” dish or “3 Less” dish
Existing ESR
Step 1
  • The restaurant provides at least five “More Fruit and Vegetables” dishes “More Fruit and Vegetables” Logo and “3 Less” dishes “3 Less” Logo on a daily basis
  • The restaurant automatically becomes a Two-star ESR (“More Fruit and Vegetables” Green Star“3 Less” Red Star)
Step 2 A pre-arranged visit by the Secretariat
  • The restaurant provides the Business Registration Certificate and/or other permit(s) or licence(s) for checking
  • The Secretariat briefs the person-in charge and staff about the new Campaign and discusses how to provide "EatSmart Promotion"
Step 3 Becoming a Three-star ESR “More Fruit and Vegetables” Green Star“3 Less” Red Star“EatSmart Promotion” Yellow Star
  • The restaurant makes a daily promotional offer available for a “More Fruit and Vegetables” dish “More Fruit and Vegetables” Logo or “3 Less” dish “3 Less” Logo
  • The restaurant makes optimal use of publicity materials to facilitate customers’ selection of “EatSmart Dishes” by, for example, displaying the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Decal at a prominent location, using the “EatSmart Dishes” menu jackets and putting the logos of “More Fruit and Vegetables” dish “More Fruit and Vegetables” Logo, “3 Less” dish “3 Less” Logo and “EatSmart Promotion” “EatSmart Promotion” Logo on the main menu or table information cards

Validity and Renewal


Biennial renewal to participate in the Campaign is required. The Secretariat will post relevant renewal application forms to all participating restaurants before the expiry of the validity period.

The list of participating restaurants will be uploaded onto the DH’s thematic website and “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Mobile Application.